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This position is established as part of the National Labor Relations Board Honors program. The Honors program supports positions working in three different program areas: Board, General Counsel- Headquarters, and General Counsel-Field.
This position resides in a Field Office of the National Labor Relations Board.
The Field Offices represent the actual operating arm of the Agency, the means through which both the Board and the General Counsel reach the public.
08/26/2024 to 09/13/2024
$74,441 - $96,770 per year
Salary range listed is base. Locality salary to be determined after selection.
GS 12
26 vacancies in the following locations:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up to 10% for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
No
No
NL25EX12509394ZA
806516600
As a Law Clerk (Trainee), GS-0904-12, typical work assignments in the Regions may include:
Applicants must have successfully completed a full course of study in a law school accredited by the ABA and have their first professional law degree (JD or LLB).
OR
Applicants must be currently in process of obtaining an advanced law degree (LLM or JSD) from a law school accredited by the ABA.
Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Applicants can verify accreditation here. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.You must meet all qualification requirements. (Required - if applicable) All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet these criteria, please click here. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
For further information regarding Foreign Education, please click here.
The GC-Field program area of the HONORS PROGRAM is also accepting applications for a Law Clerk (Trainee) GS-0904-11 (Notice of Vacancy NL25EX12509391ZA) and General Attorney (Labor) (Honors Attorney) GS-0905-12 (Notice of Vacancy NL25EX12509395ZA). Additionally, the GC-Headquarters and the Board have postings for their respective program areas. We encourage those who are interested to review the applicable postings to determine qualifications and/or eligibilities. Please visit the NLRB's Honors Program webpage for additional information about the different program areas and Notices of Vacancy.
SALARY RANGE LISTED IS BASE. LOCALITY SALARY TO BE DETERMINED AFTER SELECTION. To determine the locality salary of a certain location, please click HERE.
Supplementary Vacancies
Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation
The National Labor Relations Board is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sex orientation), age, disability, genetic information, political affiliations, or any other non-merit factor. Applicants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Agency's Selective Placement Coordinator by email here. NLRB offers a wide array of reasonable accommodations and programs for individuals with disabilities. (Note: for additional information for job seekers with disabilities, please click on the following website here.)
Placement Policy
The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position will be filled by a new appointment.
The National Labor Relations Board offers career opportunities that feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that include Work/Life Balance Programs (Alternative Work Schedules, Telework, Employee Assistance Program, and the Child Care Subsidy Program), the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, and the Transit Benefit Program.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your response on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job.
If minimum qualifications are met, we will evaluate your application package, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and/or education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, withdrawing an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
You will be further evaluated on the following Competencies required for the position:
In addition to your responses to the occupational questionnaire, you must submit the following additional documents specific for this vacancy:
Resume
Your resume must describe your job-related experiences and will be used to verify your qualifications. Therefore, it is important that the information be relevant, detailed where appropriate, and addresses the competencies for this position. Your resume must contain the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present) to include the hours worked per week (i.e., 40 hours full-time per week). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position. Your resume should not exceed 5 pages.
Transcript of Positive Education
An unofficial copy of your transcript and/or letter from an education institute stating that you have meet all degree requirements; is sufficient with the application; however, if selected, an official college transcript will be required prior to entering on duty. The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable. At the minimum, the transcript and/or letter from the education institute should contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, and GPA/class rank - if law school assigns grades or class rank. If selected; prior to the date of hire, you must submit your most recent official transcripts.)
Legal Writing Sample
Legal Writing Sample of applicant's choice (preferably no more than ten pages).
Personal Statement
Describe why you would like to work for the NLRB (preferably no more than one page).
Other documents - if applicable. For more information, please click on the applicable link.
Disability Schedule A: Disability Letter
Veterans: DD-214 (member copy-4)
Disabled Veterans: DD-214, SF-15 and VA letter dated 1991 or later (indicating % disability)
Certain Military Spouses: Copy of service member's PCS order authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member AND Proof of marriage to the service member; OR Proof the service member was released or discharged from active duty due to a service-connected disability AND documentation of the service member's 100% disability AND proof of marriage to the service member; OR Proof the service member's death while on active duty AND proof of marriage to the service member.
Family Member Preference (Derived Preference)
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USAJOBS does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.
All materials must be received by 09/13/2024 to be considered for this announcement.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
Once a review of your resume and required documents have been completed, you will be notified of your application status.
Applicants will be initially reviewed for Minimum Qualifications determinations. All qualified applicants will then be screened by Rating and Ranking Panel Members and placed into one of three categories: Best-Qualified, Well-Qualified, and Qualified. Applicants that meet the Well-Qualified category or higher may be referred to the Selecting Official for further consideration.
If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Applicants will receive notification when a final selection has been made.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/806516600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is an independent federal agency created in 1935 to administer and enforce the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the primary federal statute governing labor-management relations in the private sector. The NLRA protects the right of employees to choose for themselves, without interference by employers or unions, whether to form, join, assist, or collectively bargain through a labor organization, and to otherwise join together for their mutual aid or protection, or to refrain from all such activity. The NLRB enforces these statutory rights to remedy the known inequality of bargaining power between employees and their employers, to promote the full freedom of association of workers, and to strengthen the Nation's economy by promoting the peaceful resolution of disputes that might otherwise cause disruptions to commerce.
The NLRB is fully committed to cultivating and preserving a positive work culture that values difference, embraces a diverse workforce that promotes respect, and fosters a culture of belonging that allows our employees to maximize their potential. To view our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Strategic Plan, we welcome you to visit our website at www.nlrb.gov.
